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IXTRAVlGIyT SALARIES.
Items OF Interest from the "Souv,
Mrs" of Maurice strakosch.

Items Of Interest from the "SOuye-
Mrs" of Maurice strakosch.
tits estimated that Madame Patti, at the
conclusion OF her Transatlantic seven
months tour will have cleared upwards Of
S5CO,tCo. The receipts have averaged
S5,CCO per night, and the ''prina donnan Is
not only on sharing terms, but has u certain
sum guaranteed.
"TLo "souyeuirs' OF Impressario Maurice
Strakosch, Madame PATHS biother-iu-law,
which have lately been published in France
contain some interesting facts.
In 1860 the late +. r. smith engaged Patti
TO come from America to London ut the
then heavy salary Of $500 per week. Smith
according to Mr. StrakOsch) sold his Drury
Lane season to the late Mr.. Gyc, aud for the
sum of SEQ 600 gave that manager the mo-
nopOly Of opera. MIR. Strakosch offered the
Patti contract to Mr.. Gye, who curtly re-
fused It. Eventually Mr.. Gye offered to
give Nine. Patti hearing at Covent Gar
den on the terms that she should sing for
six weeks gratuitously. II Mr.. Gye were
dissatisfied with her the matter would then
be at an end. But If las the event proved
he chose to do SO, Mr. Gyc was to have the
absolute right for five years at $50 per
month during the first year, $1,000 per
month Tor the second, ii ,25O for the third,
81 ,45O for the fourth and $1,000 per month
for the fifth year. She was to sing no
less than twice q week, and thus her
fees for five years averaged from 800 to
$3.50 per night. This salary WAS paid to
Madame Patti during the whole five years,
although Mr.. Gye graciously gave her a
present for extra nights. Until Madame
Patti married the Marquis de Caux, Mr..
strakoscb, who then managed all her busi-
ness, declares she never received from Mr..
Gye more than 5000 per night In her life.
Grisi and Mario, according to the same au-
thority, received In the zenith Of their fame
$3.50 per representation, but during his
farewell season Mario certainly was paid
more. Strakosch states that iu 1862 Madame
Pauline Lucca was paid al the Berlin Opera
House 500 per month. By the time she
reached Paris Madame Patti was great
star, and the Empire was at the height OF
Its recklessness. Yet the prima donna fe-
ceived only S400 per night for the first sea-
son and 5000 for the third. PATHS engage
ments for Russia were at the rate OF l,i00
per night, and the era Of ex'ravagapt salaries
h,gan. When Meslames Patti aud Nilsson
were In fierce rivalry all artists salaries rose
ttill higher, until they eliminated in the
disastrous American season Of Mr. Abbey a
few yeals ago.
1t is TO he hoped that the cllmtx Of sys.
TEN which rehGcrs eillsieut opera giving
with reasonably Efficient ensemble, tlnan-
cially impracticrhlc, hts been reauhsd-
American Musician.
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Grant and NIaximilian,

Says Mr.. George s. Boutwell, In the
North american Revieg: In the paper upon
General Grant, written by General Badeau
and printed in the Boston Herald October
"a, 1885, degree of responsibility is laid
upon General Grant for the execution OF
Maximilian. The statement attracted my
attention from Its improbability. There can
be no doubt that General Grant was deeply,
sincerely, and even bitterly opposed to the
establishment Of monarchy in Mexico,
son who was responsible for the undertak.
ing. Moreover, General Grant was no,
only humane man, but he was indisposed
to infllct the penalty OF death upon afallen
foe who had been overthrown In political
contest. His policy in regard to the lead
ers OF the rebellion should be accepted as
conclusive evidence upon that point.
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DROPOsALs FOR POSTAL NOTES
l. AND MONEY ORDER DRAFTS.
PosrorrrcE DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 30, 1881.
SFALED PROPOSALS are invited and will
he received at this Department until IL O'Clock
m, on SATURDAY, the 2Sth day of May, 1887,
for furnishing all the Postal Notes" and all
the money. Order Drafts" which the Depart
ment may order during period of four years,
commencing on the 18th day of August, 1887.
The Public Printer and tho Chief of the
Treasury Department are respectively re-
Quired by law to submit estimates for this
work In competition with other bidders.
u sample Postal Note and a sample Money
Order Draft, will be furnished upon applica
tlon to the Superintendent of the Money
order system, Postofilce Department, Wash
estimate is reserved.
WILLIAM F. Villas,
pngfmasf 4, General.
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LOSS AND GAIN.

Do not count when any i DER,
Daily loss ffOm lies rich store;
But tie gains, Ii Wuyer small,
Count them daily one and All.
Every sweet ana gracious word,
Every pleasant truth lpl'yc heard:
Every tender glaGce aud tone.
Every kindly deed you've known;
Every duty nubly done,
Every rlghtiul tic'Ory won
Treasure all, and cOuut them u'cg
As a mlscr counts his store,
But II bitter word or thought
Have bitter harvest brought;
II some iuumun hath Issailed you,
Or the friend most trusted failed you;
II uukinduc7s and untruth
Have 10 you brought 5tddest ruth,
Bot the score without delay
Keep TR record Uf the dag.
Keep no record Of the care.
Loss and cross We all must bear;
On the page Of memory write
Only what Is fair and bright.
Let all evil things 70 by;
stlll, with brave endeavor, try
simply joys to multiply.
Thus you'll learn how large a sum
VIII with faithful reckoning CONF.
Long as after cloud and rain
Blessed sunshine comes again,
Long as after winters gloom
Summer roses bud and bloom,
Long as we have with us here
One sad heart that We may cheer,
Long as love gilds sorrows cross,
LIES rich gain o'erpays the loss.
-lselected,
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The Queen of the white House.

A Statesman from Gotham who visited
President Cleveland last S4'urdiy morning
found him in unusually good spirits. The
President furnished the reason for 1t by
saying: al entertained royalty last night,
you know, for the first time iu my life. /
dlued with aQuqen
81 thought you always did that now
sdays," came the quick reiOinder from one
OF the visitors, 10 which the President
gracefully smiled silent acquiescence.
IN. Y. sun.
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The Sheep shearers are holding their
annual convention In st. Louis, devils
ing some plan, In oil probability, for pull
ing the wool over the eyes of the next
Gnnrrlss.
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20 he nclIInd Inter

doctor" said the sick man, "the other
physicians who have been In consultation
over my case seem to differ with you In the
diapuOsi6,n
81 know they do" replied the doctor,
who has 'at confidence In himself, "but
the autopsy Will show who was right.n-
New York Sun.
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DRoPOsALs FOR FUEL.

i WAR DEPARTMENT. May 8, 1887.
SEALED PROPOSALS Tin duplcate) will
be received at this office until Il o'clock noon.
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1887, for furnishing
the War Department with such quantities of
wood and coal as may be required In the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1888.
Proposals will be received for the whole OF
any part of the fuel required
The fuel (coal and woody to be delivered at
the War Department bureaus or offices In
Washington for which required by the parties
TO whom the contract Tor contracts) may bs
awarded, In such quantities and at such
times as tho convenience Of tho Department
may require.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
Fuel for the state, War and Navy Depart
ment Building Is not included In this adver-
tisenent.
Specifications, general instructions to bid
ders and blank forms of proposal will be fur
nished to established dealers upon application
to this Office
Proposals should be inclosed In sealed en-
yelopes. indorsed on the. outside Proposals
for Fuel" and addressed to the undersigned
q. II. H0Yf,
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BOARDING.,

VNHE Fred w. Evans Dining Rooms,
i at 9l9 Il st n W, continues to serve the
limited or fixed meals. Bill of fare at follow
ing rates: Breakfast, 15c; lunch, l0c; dinner,
2oc; cakes and coffee, 10c; regular monthly
All orders filled promptly, and in tho best
r. ". EVANS. Proprietor.
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If MIR. PowDERLY has any plan in
view for placing a check upon foreign
immigration to this country he had
better be getting 1t into practical shape.
There were nearly 10000 arrivals at
Castle Garden yesterday.
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DEAD AND BE wIsE-Dr. Brothers,
PROVISIONS.

ElIRCLE MARKET - Having Pur-
~ chased the stock and goodwill of Circle
Market, corner of Vt. ave. and |. St, we earn,
estly solicit the liberal patronage given our
predecessors, and by making such additions
to stock us the demand may require, with
livery OF orders, hope TO give satisfaction to
all who patrOni2e us Respectfully,
S. l.. WlLLETT 81 :, II. GWYNSE,
Successors TO II. S. Brooke n Co,
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TC,HE WINDSOR,
PROPOSALS.

DROPOsALs FOR CEMENT, BRO-
i KEN STONE AND PORTLAND CE-
MENT FLOORING.
Office of Building for state, War and Navy
Departments,
WASHINGTON, ID. e., May IL, 1887,
SEPARATE SEALED PROPO SALS will bc
received at this Office until IL IN. on TUES.
DAY, the aith day of May 1857, aud opene
Immediately thereafter In presonce OF bid
defs' ior furnishing and delivering nc the
State, War and Navy Departments, In this
city about
1.-S00 barrels Natural Hydraulic Cement.
2.-275 cubic yards Broken Stone.
3.-1i,tC0 square feet Portland Cement
Flooring, laid In place.
Specifications. general instructions TO bid.
nishod to established dealers and manufac.
turers on application to this office
TH0S. LINCOLN CASEY,
Colonel COrns of Enu'rs
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THE survivors of the Sixth Army
Corps are dedicating to day, near Spot.
sylvania Court house, Va, memorial
tablet to General John Sedgwlck. He
was a soldier without fear and without
reproach-ahero of heroes, and as manly
n man among men, in all the relations
of life, as he was valiant in the field
and loyal TO the cause for which he fell.
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LOST AND FOUND.

NeNNNNNNN~N~NNNNNNNNN NNe7eNNFNNNNNNNN1N
T OST-Black Newfoundland Dog;
i little white on breast. Return to i25
9Th st W and receive reward
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MEDICAL,


nR. A. II. AL LBAUGH, Office and Resi-.
~ dence 1890 st n W, treats all Chronic
Affections of the Eye and Ear, Throat, Ca
tarrh. Lungs, Kidneys and Spleen, Dyspepsia,
rheumatism, Gout, Fits, Spasms, all Female
Complaints, Piles, Tumors, Cancers, etc. +,
Tape Worms removed In few hours. Calls
promptly attended to night or day. Ollice
hours. & TO 10 a. m, IL to p. m, 4 to o and 7
to 0:30 D. m Sunday. Toto II a. m 3 to7 n. IN.
NME. DE FOREST, Long Established
Nl and reliable Ladies' Physician, can bo
consulted daily at her residence, 0Oi 7 st n W.
Office hours from 10 m IN with ladies only.
DEAD AND he WISE-Dr. Brothers.
IN NG II st $ W. appeared before me and
made oath that he Is the Oldest Established
Expert Specialist In this city, and will guar
antee II cure In all cases OF private diseases of
men and furnish medicine, or no charge; con
sultaiion and advice Tree az any hour during
the day. Subscribed and sworn before me by
DR.. BROTHERS. SAMUEL q. MILLS, a No
tary Public in and for the District OF Colum-
hir, this I'd day OF July, 1855
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PROPOSALS FOR ICE.

WAE DEPARTMENT.. May 8, 1887.
SEALED PROPOSALS lin duplicate) will
THURSDAY, JUNE 0, 1887, for supplying the
War Department and It's Bureaus with Ice
during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1888.
The Ice must be of best quality of Northern
Ice, solid, clear, and free from snow or other
impurities, and must be delivered at the sew.
eral bureaus and offices Of the War Depart
nent In Washington, and weighed upon tho
Department scales. Daily deliveries. except
ing sundays and recognized holidays, will be
required. The quantity required Is estimated
at 100000 pounds, more or less.
a bond with approved security will be re-
quired in case of award.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any and all bids and to waive defects
Bids must be inclosed IN sealed envelopes,
indorsed on the outside proposals for Ice,"
and addressed to the undersigned.
U. II. HOYT,
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PERSONAL.

I OGAN CAFE, 5is 10th st. N. W.,
- near Il St. uate Forsyth Cafc..)
Cur 10 and 25o. breakfast served from $50
used and cooked properly. All we ask Is
Bill Of fare Friday. May 10. 1887.
BREAKFAST.
Bcefsteak, with or without onions, veal
chots, liver and bacon, pork chops, ham,
eggs, fried shad. goldfish cakes.
titled TO hot and cold bread, butter. potatoes,
fruit or sauce, with coffee, tea or milk,
DINNER.
Soups-Vegetable and clam.
Mea's-.Baked shad, Irish stew, roast beef.
Negetablcs-Mashed potatoes, sweet pota.
toes, string beans, boiled rice, lettuce.
Desserts-Apple, rhubarb and raspberry
pies, sago pudding.
Coffee, tea or milk.
Try our Big TeD.ccnt Lunches.
We serve nothing but frstolass articles,
the best coffees to be had In the city, made In
French Drip Glass.Lined Urn.
W, II. LOGAN, Proprietor.
pARTIEs WITH GOOD REFER
4 onces can buy fine clothing on easy terms,
without security, at cash prices, of Stras.
burger 4 Son, manufacturing clothicrs and
tailors. 1112 + st W.
MADAM BENNETT, Scientific As
M trElogst test and bus siness ss,,. medium M
strengthening influence given. Send for tes-
timonials. Office 800 10th st n W.
DURITY DAIRY LUNCH ROOMS,
, Corner Eleventh and E streets n. W.
L. W. sIMoNDs, Prop.
Breakfast from to II q. m.
Dinner from 4 to $50 p. m.
Meals to order. Lunch at all hours.
All pastry homemade.
Furnished Rooms by the day week or
month.
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FOB RENT...hOuSES.

E'OR RENT-Furnishcd Housc-50O
Il Maple ave, Lc Droit Park; cool and
pleasant; cesirable residence for small fam
lly: shade and flowers. Apply ON promises.
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ticing of which ere collar of four
rows of diamonds, .22 in number; n
garland OF currant leaves, composed
OF 2,3i0 diamonds; thrc' roses of j92
diamonds; 32 link chain OF s33 dIa.
monds and large dialem of pearls,
with 2l2 pearls and l.O0s diamonds.
Altogether there are to he sold 81 ,iO3
brilliants, weighing 0.9lO carats; 81, ,l19
roses, Weighing AL carats and 1908
pearls, weighing 1904 carats. The
bulk Of this valuable, but long useless,
property will probably be disposed of
TO the trade, and 1t is more than prob.
able that the market for some time will
be glutted with "crown Jewels"
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UNION AND REUNION.

lfthere was word of bitterness or re.
sentiment toward the soldiers Of the Lost
Cause spoken at the meeting of the So.
ciety Of the Army of the Cumberland
last evening 1t must have been spoken
in q whisper and SO low that nobody
heard 1t.
II there was an utterance or sonti.
meut in any Of the speeches that
breathcd aught but charity aud good
will, or that might not have been as
well said In church as in camp, 1t
failed TO catch the ear of single list
tner.
The grim veterans were not there to
revive the passions of the war, but to
celebrate its victories-more especially
the fruits OF It's victories-a common
country, a common Nag, common
hope for the future.
They came there to renew the sacred
associations that were knit in the hard.
ships of the field aud the wild tempest
of battle-uot to forgive" anybody,
but rather TO forget that there was any.
body TO forgive under the broad, blue
skies that overaIch u reunited brother.
hood.
Soldier like the heroes of the Army
of the Cumberland did their duty, and
soldier like they fight their battles over
again, not in the vain glorious spirit of
conquerors, but In the proud aud ever.
present consciousness that it was theirs
In the past TO do so large part In the
restoration of the Union-that it is
theirs in the present 10 do so much in
the work of permanent reconciliation.
Their numbers diminish from year
TO year, but their example grows in
grandeur with the flight of Time. 1t is
like salt, that never loses its SAVIOR. The
monuments they rear, though voiceless.
are yet eloquent. Even the headstones
Of the humblest of their dead breathe
lessons that will never be forgotten.
Nothing Is more cheering or hopeful
than the good fellowship that 50 uni.
formly characterize the meetings of the
survivors of the greatest of modern
wars and the greatest of all civil wars.
II II this that guarantees the good faith
of their patriotism.
When men like Senator Sherman,
who, in the troublous days of q
quarter of a century ago. was partisan
of partisans, so far as his unalterable
devotion to the Union was concerned,
can pay tribute to the "heroism and
honesty of purpose with which the
Conftderates maintained their cause"
as he did not long ago Mt Nashville,
sure enough We may conclude that the
gal! of bitterness has been eliminated
and ,hat few men are Yet to be found
TO violate the moral paroles they gave
in 1SCj, or twenty years later sssail
commanding general for carrying out
the orders Of his superior in the Valley
OF the Shenandoah.
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LHOR SALE-LOTS-I Have 100000
Il feet of ground in one body left at Good
HOPE Park; only half mile from the new
bridge now being built by the United States
Government, at the terminus Of Pa. ave. The
scenery from Good Hope Park Is not equaled
In America; with an elevation of 200 feet, 1t
commands a view Of the surrounding country
for over co miles, including every part of
Washington City;also fine view of the Poto-
mac and Anacostia Rivers. Remember, this
property Is exactly the same distance from
Capitol building as Dupont Circle and ex.
Senator Blaine's residence.
Will be sold at Investment prices,
S. Il. SUIT:
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Assistant ouartermastcr. L S. A.
FOR THE CONSTRUC-

DROPOSALs FOR THE CONSTRUC-
i TlON OF SEWERS, DISTRICT OF Co
lUMBlA-W WASHINGTON, May Z, 1887. Sealed
proposals will be received at this oiice until
II O'clock IN. of WEDNESDAY, May IL, 1887,
for constructing In the city of Washington,
District OF Columbia terra Gotta pipe sewers.
and concrete s,w wers. Blank forms of propo-
suls and specifications can be obtained at
this office. together with all necessary infor.
nation. and bids upon these forms will only
be considered. The right Is reserved to re-
ject any and all bids or parts Of bids.
WILLIAM LUDLOW,
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INFERIOR DECORATIONS.

Enr7 Special Inducements in EOz
COl PICTURE FRAMES, CUI
WINDOW SHADES AND WALL PAPERS.
GEO, o. GWYNN, bO7 dlA ST. s. w
II will pay you to go below the Avenue
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
N~S5zSAFE AND DPKOFIrABLE-TH
~ WASHINGTON IMPROVEMENT
COMPANY OFWASdlNGTON, ID. Z.
Incorporated April II, 1857.
Capital stock, $1,000; shares of $40 cach,'i
All persons who have subscribed or desire
to subscribe 10 the capital stock Cf this com.
pany are requested to call at tho Ofllce, 3!j
Pa ave e, to receive their certificates of
stock aud sign the constitution am bylaws.
Ottice upcn Till 3 p. m.
MlCHAELI. WELLER,
EDWARD j. HANNAH,
AUGUSTUS B COPIES,
LAWRENCE GARDNER,
GEORGE II. REPETTI,
JAMES F.HOOp,
S, TAYLOR SUIT,
GEO. FRANCIS DAWSON
LAWRENCE CAVANAUGH,
Board of Directors.
,IQs1WILLIs' ICE DEPOTS, 18th and
~ Water SITS sw, and at W. L. Hodges
wood and coal yard, i2th st, near II. Full
supply of best PenobscOt River Ice always on
hand ut lowest prices Patronlze red wagons
and get full weight Large consumers having
their own wagons will be literally dealt with
by sending TO the Ice Depot. Contracts made
for one or more years. Large wharfage and
storage facilities. Telephone call, 4s9a,
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THOMAS J. FISHER 3 CO.,
1924 T street northwest.
DOR RENT-p New Brick Dwellings,
l. rooms and cellar, Nos. 3 and Green's
alley, east Of Portland Flats; Irice, $40 per
month. -.-
TYLER & RUTHERFORD,
l11l L II n W
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WANTED-.-HOuSES,

" ANTED-For Family OF Adults,
w house Of o or rooms: mod lmps. no
basement; location bet 7th and lith nud q
and o SIS WI rent not to exceed s25: best of
rrfercnrrs. Ahhrcss .. II II CrItic nlllnn
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FOR SAlE-..LOTS.

DOR SALE-A Lot on Prospect st.
Il near Lincoln avenue, just orth of Boun-
dary ST; 20 by about 10 feet; must he sold
soon; want an offer. Address II. j., III Il
ave n W,
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THE ceremonial exercises attending
the unvciling Of the Garfield Statue
to-day were carried out in a manner
rejecting great credit upon the com.
mittee of arrangements, and Washing.
ton was never favored With SUMMER or
brighter weather for an occasion of
this character. il seems but yesterday
that the late President was among MS
In all the vigor of robust physical
and mental nature, with future be-
fore him, not altogether cloudless as
political events were then shaping, yet
full of promise as to the general success
of his Administration. To day, within
less than six years from the melancholy
death that overlook him, monument
is formally dedicated to his memory.
So far as the gratitude Of Republic
can be expressed In tributes of bronze
TO its heroes and statesmen. 1t cannot
be said that the Republic is ungrateful
TO Garfield. None of the distinguished
citizens of the country have been
awarded greater or more prompt con.
sideratiop.
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EOR sALE-1O Lots, East Fronts.
Il 2lSll51a feet to alley on 2lst st, bet N
and o; all ON grade; sidewalks and asphalt
payements. These lots are most desirably
located In the finest section of the city, and
will be sold sngly or altogether. Any one
wishing to buy lot TO build home on will
low for locality.
NORTH WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE CO.,
li2O st n W.
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NM TASHINGTON Academy OF Tele-
w graphy has removed from Capitol Hill
to C3l y Ut W, ROOMS z, s and 0.
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L'OR RENT-"-story Brick Dwcll'E,
L Jrs, Si250 per month: lG!a 9Il 81 W.
TYLER u RUTHERFORD,
1926 ST n W,
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NOhIH WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE CO.,
1870 + ST II W.
LNOR RENT-A Brick Dwelling, 4
l. rooms and cellar, bet L st and Mass ave
and 18th and lith SITS W; Sii per month.
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KERNAN'S WASHINGTON THEATRE.
The Show Playing the Banner Week.
Australian Novelty Comply.

DANORAMA OF Battle OF Bull Run,
l. 18th st., two blocks south of Pa. ave.
The most realistic battle scene ever painted.
Lighted at night by 800 electric lights. Open
from a. m. to 10 p. m. On Sundays half price.
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EXCURSIONS.

ITO! For GREAT FALLS AND CABIN
IL John Bridge. Steam packet Excelsior
makes her regular trips on Sunday Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, leaving High street
and Canal, Georgetown. at s a. m. Fare, 80
cents for round trip
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DOR sALE-Vacant Lot on u st. Be-
u tween 18th and 18th SITS W. Inquire al
2132 18th st n W,